tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post2075498199577879560..comments2024-01-29T23:40:39.265-05:00Comments on Hysterectomy - the Experts Speak Out: Healthcare "Good News" is Often Bad News For WomenHERS Foundationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08624611382874234485noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-75099405562103918282010-09-26T00:09:44.924-04:002010-09-26T00:09:44.924-04:00Nora Coffey,
Thank you so much for the information...Nora Coffey,<br />Thank you so much for the information about the sonograms. I am grateful that you are here.<br /><br />CharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-82803958106212307272010-09-24T20:08:50.511-04:002010-09-24T20:08:50.511-04:00Hello Charlene,
Ultrasound does not expose you t...Hello Charlene, <br /><br />Ultrasound does not expose you to radiation. It's a pretty safe diagnostic study that functions by causing a violent vibration of the molecules in your body. Although that may not be completely without consequences, you probably don't need to be concerned about an ultrasound performed once a year. Pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound are a good way to evaluate the thickness of the endometrial lining of the uterus to see if it is a normal thickness.HERS Foundationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624611382874234485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-32138001175200785662010-09-24T19:04:28.092-04:002010-09-24T19:04:28.092-04:00Nora Coffey,
Do you know if sonograms for the uter...Nora Coffey,<br />Do you know if sonograms for the uterus are safe? I know you said thermograms appear safe... just wondering if you know about sonograms. I want to ensure my lining does not get thick and lead to hyperplasia and cancer. Would like to check it each year with a sonogram, but only if it is safe.<br /><br />Thank you for your reply.<br /><br />CharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-24621802125540828642010-09-21T11:09:12.402-04:002010-09-21T11:09:12.402-04:00My hysterectomy was four years ago. I am still le...My hysterectomy was four years ago. I am still learning to put up with the consequences like the ugly buddha belly, weight gain, bladder incontinence, bowel problems and loss of libido. My partner and I used to have sex just about every day but now we hardly have intercourse at all. I find penetration to be uncomfortable. After the hysterectomy, I sought treatment to ease these problems and was prescribed all sorts of synthetic hormones, painkillers and antidepressants. There was a time I even contemplated suicide, I felt so gutted. Violated is the word that best described how I felt after having my female organs removed. I have long stopped going to doctors seeking help. I now have no faith at all in the medical profession. My view is that doctors are in fact the cause of most diseases. There's no money for them in telling a healthy 47 year old woman with fibroids to do nothing and wait for menopause but there was a big pay off for my greedy unscrupulous doctor when he pressured me into believing that if I didn't have a hysterectomy, the fibroids or 'tumours' as he kept referring to them would multiply and grow and that I would hemorrhage and need life saving blood transfusions. All lies of course. I know now that I didn't need a hysterectomy but at the time, I believed his lies. I have since learned to my great regret that the 'cure' is much worse than the 'disease'. I won't be fooled again that's for sure. No more doctors for me. Regards, CharmaineCharmainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-8388226380479151512010-09-20T13:30:41.782-04:002010-09-20T13:30:41.782-04:00They didn't identify him in the book. The not...They didn't identify him in the book. The notes in the back list the patient's name as they used some of her quotes from Lise Cloutier-Steele's "Misinformed Consent: Women's Stories about Unnecessary Hysterectomy."<br /><br />I will list the name of the doctor who mutilated me at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. Instead of removing one ovary as recommended by his oncologist, he waited for the results of the frozen section and then removed my other ovary and my uterus. <br /><br />His name is Richard C. Muckerman II, son of now deceased previous Chief of OB/Gyn at St. John's, Richard C. Muckerman I.<br /><br />Dr. Muckerman was assisted by two post-graduate ob/gyn medical students, a PGY-4 and a PGY-1. I highly suspect this played into the removal of my healthy organs.Mad as Hellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-66955610959998654452010-09-19T23:52:59.962-04:002010-09-19T23:52:59.962-04:00Can you please reveal the doctor's name so we ...Can you please reveal the doctor's name so we will know to stay away from him if he ever goes into practice again? It doesn't seem that his identity should be protected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-55699158559993030602010-09-19T16:35:00.813-04:002010-09-19T16:35:00.813-04:00I'm reading "The Treatment Trap" abo...I'm reading "The Treatment Trap" about how overuse of medical care is wrecking our health. <br /><br />There's a story of a woman who had worked as a scientist at MIT and in the private sector who wanted treatment for fibroids. After doing extensive research to find a reputable surgeon skilled in myomectomy, she found a doctor who had excellent credentials. He was an associate professor of ob/gyn at a major teaching hospital, taught at Harvard, published articles on fibroids in the medical literature, and was a reproductive endocrinologist. <br /><br />At the office visit, he asked if she wanted to be included in a drug clinical trial for fibroids. She declined and stated that she wanted a myomectomy. He stated that in her case, the only alternative was hysterectomy (no surprise there!). She reluctantly agreed since he was the "expert" and was highly regarded in his field. She demanded that HE do the surgery instead of a resident. He was emphatic that he would. She requested an epidural as she wanted to be awake during surgery. He agreed. Nothing went as planned. She received general anesthesia and a resident admitted that he did the surgery. This resident didn't even know how to remove the surgical staples. She has major muscle and nerve damage and cannot sit, stand or lie down in any one position for any length of time without extreme pain. She has not been able to return to work. She later discovered that, unbeknownst to her, by having a hysterectomy, this doctor included her in his drug clinical trial hysterectomy control group. <br /><br />This doctor's license was later revoked, not for his misconduct in this woman's case, but for falsifying scientific data in federally funded medical research including altering and fabricating patient medical records. His license was later reinstated and he now works for a pharmaceutical company overseeing clinical trials on women's health. <br /><br />Knowing the fraud that appears to be rampant in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, it's no surprise that he's now overseeing clinical trials!Mad as Hellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-13048951192574532992010-09-11T17:01:14.033-04:002010-09-11T17:01:14.033-04:00I was sent to have a mammogram a couple months bef...I was sent to have a mammogram a couple months before I was butchered. It was painful and unpleasant. After, in the mail I received the results that it came back negative. When I obtained my medical records, the result sent to my doctor stated that it was inconclusive because there were no other scans to compare it to. My insurance was billed $1200. What a scam. After being attacked and mutilated by a doctor, I stay far away from them.Butcherednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-89741930728198885962010-09-11T13:42:45.304-04:002010-09-11T13:42:45.304-04:00I had three mammograms within a year's time du...I had three mammograms within a year's time due to "suspicious" calcifications. Before the third one, they recommended that I discontinue my calcium supplement several days prior to the mammo. That one came back clean. Hmmm...I wonder if they intentionally failed to tell me to discontinue the calcium prior to the first two mammograms. <br /><br />I won't be getting any more breast imaging done. I try to avoid all diagnostic testing since being hysterectomized and castrated for a benign cyst. I'd love to get to the bottom of a malabsorption issue but have resisted any imaging so far.Guttednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-91004630119670737302010-09-11T13:00:02.262-04:002010-09-11T13:00:02.262-04:00Ms Coffee,
Thank you for your confirmation. That ...Ms Coffee,<br />Thank you for your confirmation. That is the way I feel about it. It's amazing how women's bodies area abused all in the name of "profit".<br /><br />Have you ever thought about expanding your public information to include the deception with mammograms? I personally have decided not to have mammograms but thermograms instead. I may pay out of pocket, but that's Ok with me. It's worth it to me for the sake of my health.<br /><br />Regards,<br />MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-39428362285939566452010-09-11T11:01:35.409-04:002010-09-11T11:01:35.409-04:00Marie asked what my personal stance is about mammo...Marie asked what my personal stance is about mammograms. I have never had one. <br /><br />I believe that mammograms crush the breast, and in doing so, may cause damage to the tissue. If there is a malignant tumor, it the crushing effect of squeezing the breast with a plate may spread cancer cells. <br /><br />Like all radiologic studies, mammograms expose women to the carcinogenic effects of radiation. I am comfortable with my decision to stay out of doctor's offices, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, operating rooms and laboratories. Everyone needs to what is right for them.<br /><br />Thermograms do not use radiation and appear to be safe. The debate rages on about whether it has the same error rate as mammograms, false positive and false negative. One can only speculate about how much of that debate is driven by profit. Cancer is big business. When doctors, hospitals, cancer "treatment" centers, university and pharmaceutical research laboratories and private industry have huge financial incentives to promote what is most lucrative for them, the public is at risk. False promises and over treatment with unproven and often dangerous drugs, radiation and surgery by institutions and individuals who are shielded and protected from prosecution is not conducive to truthful information being made public about the dire risks of treatment that is proposed as a lifeline.Noranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-10748007527898600302010-09-11T10:26:35.030-04:002010-09-11T10:26:35.030-04:00Marie's points about the safety and effectiven...Marie's points about the safety and effectiveness of mammograms are well taken. <br /><br />What are the experiences of women with mammograms? Have you ever had one? Did you feel that it was inconsequential, or as many women have reported, did you experience a crushing pressure of the breasts? <br /><br />Did you have a mammogram because a doctor suggested it, or pressured you to have it? <br /><br />If you decided not to have a mammogram, what factors went into that decision?HERS Foundationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624611382874234485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-77615478719998265752010-09-11T10:21:50.060-04:002010-09-11T10:21:50.060-04:00Ms. Coffey,
What do you think about mammograms? I ...Ms. Coffey,<br />What do you think about mammograms? I am reading more and more about their effects and the disturbing information about how profitable it is and gyn's even get kickbacks for any patients they send to the mammogram facilities.<br /><br />I have heard about an alternative that is safer called a breast thermogram. Just curious about your thoughts...Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-20570331314682650952010-09-10T22:20:40.893-04:002010-09-10T22:20:40.893-04:00Sh*t Disturber, you are awesome!Sh*t Disturber, you are awesome!Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-91143583692360557272010-09-10T19:46:03.248-04:002010-09-10T19:46:03.248-04:00Pt. II The following well documented consequences ...Pt. II The following well documented consequences of hysterectomy were not covered during this "candid" discussion:<br />- If a woman experienced uterine orgasms, she will no longer experience them after hysterectomy<br />- Physique changes - The severed ligaments will cause the spine to compress resulting in a protruding abdomen / thickening waist leading to back, hip and leg problems. (Interestingly but not surprisingly, back problems were mentioned as a symptom of uterine prolapse yet there was no mention of this common consequence post-hysterectomy.)<br />- In 35-40% of hysterectomies, the ovaries fail prematurely due to the loss of blood supply.<br />- Removal of the uterus increases risk of heart disease 3 times that of an intact woman. This risk is 7 times when the ovaries are removed.<br /> <br />And, as if this isn't shocking enough (although it really isn't shocking to those of us who know the truth about the tactics used by those in the hyst industry), Dr. Philpott also stated that if a woman is post-menopausal, he recommends ovary removal to eliminate the 1 in 70 chance of ovarian cancer. (Testicular cancer rates are similar yet they don't prophylactically remove testicles! Ovary / testicle removal is CASTRATION.) <br /> <br />During Q&A, after going through "all" the index cards of attendees' questions, I asked why they didn't address mine. The facilitator denied getting my card even though I saw the other woman hand it to her at the podium. Of course, there was no answer so I started to speak saying that they hadn't addressed the adverse effects of uterus removal on heart, bones, physique, sexual function. I stated that the ovaries function throughout life and that they're the equivalent of a man's testicles - would they have their testicles removed? I don't think so! Of course all three doctors just sat there probably flabbergasted! I said that ALL women deserve to know the facts before signing a consent form and suggested they go to www.hersfoundation.com to get these facts. At the time I didn't know about http://www.uterinearteryembolization.com/ or I would have mentioned it too.Sh-t Disturbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-8594842397913280752010-09-10T19:44:21.676-04:002010-09-10T19:44:21.676-04:00Pt. II: The following well documented consequences...Pt. II: The following well documented consequences of hysterectomy were not covered during this "candid" discussion:<br />- If a woman experienced uterine orgasms, she will no longer experience them after hysterectomy<br />- Physique changes - The severed ligaments will cause the spine to compress resulting in a protruding abdomen / thickening waist leading to back, hip and leg problems. (Interestingly but not surprisingly, back problems were mentioned as a symptom of uterine prolapse yet there was no mention of this common consequence post-hysterectomy.)<br />- In 35-40% of hysterectomies, the ovaries fail prematurely due to the loss of blood supply.<br />- Removal of the uterus increases risk of heart disease 3 times that of an intact woman. This risk is 7 times when the ovaries are removed.<br /> <br />And, as if this isn't shocking enough (although it really isn't shocking to those of us who know the truth about the tactics used by those in the hyst industry), Dr. Philpott also stated that if a woman is post-menopausal, he recommends ovary removal to eliminate the 1 in 70 chance of ovarian cancer. (Testicular cancer rates are similar yet they don't prophylactically remove testicles! Ovary / testicle removal is CASTRATION.) <br /> <br />During Q&A, after going through "all" the index cards of attendees' questions, I asked why they didn't address mine. The facilitator denied getting my card even though I saw the other woman hand it to her at the podium. Of course, there was no answer so I started to speak saying that they hadn't addressed the adverse effects of uterus removal on heart, bones, physique, sexual function. I stated that the ovaries function throughout life and that they're the equivalent of a man's testicles - would they have their testicles removed? I don't think so! Of course all three doctors just sat there probably flabbergasted! I said that ALL women deserve to know the facts before signing a consent form and suggested they go to www.hersfoundation.com to get these facts. At the time I didn't know about http://www.uterinearteryembolization.com/ or I would have mentioned it too.Sh-t Disturbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-63482862662139202322010-09-10T19:43:59.156-04:002010-09-10T19:43:59.156-04:00Pt. I: I attended a program on "A Candid Disc...Pt. I: I attended a program on "A Candid Discussion about Women's Gynecological Health Issues" sponsored by Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. There were three doctors that presented, an ob/gyn, Timothy Philpott, M.D., a urologist and an interventional radiologist.<br /><br />The first presentation was done by ob/gyn Timothy Philpott, M.D. He covered some treatments for gynecological problems including fibroids, excessive bleeding, prolapse, endometriosis. Hysterectomy and myomectomy were included along with some non-surgical treatments. He failed to include the many adverse effects of hysterectomy. Of course, this wasn't what one would call a "candid" discussion but no one should be surprised by that!<br /><br />As one would suspect, the urologist covered treatments for bladder prolapse and incontinence including his partnership with Dr. Philpott to suspend the bladder during gyn surgical procedures, hysterectomy included. As we all know, the bladder will fall after the uterus is removed. With the outrageous number of hysterectomies, I'm sure the urologist is doing quite well financially!<br /> <br />The UFE presentation was last. It included some hyst consequences - sexual dysfunction, bladder prolapse, physical and emotional effects - probably intended more as a marketing ploy for UFE than educational. A 1 in 300 chance of embolism from UFE was mentioned.Sh-t Disturbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-34604377084657492422010-09-10T19:43:04.167-04:002010-09-10T19:43:04.167-04:00I attended a program on "A Candid Discussion ...I attended a program on "A Candid Discussion about Women's Gynecological Health Issues" sponsored by Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. There were three doctors that presented, an ob/gyn, Timothy Philpott, M.D., a urologist and an interventional radiologist.<br /><br />The first presentation was done by ob/gyn Timothy Philpott, M.D. He covered some treatments for gynecological problems including fibroids, excessive bleeding, prolapse, endometriosis. Hysterectomy and myomectomy were included along with some non-surgical treatments. He failed to include the many adverse effects of hysterectomy. Of course, this wasn't what one would call a "candid" discussion but no one should be surprised by that!<br /><br />As one would suspect, the urologist covered treatments for bladder prolapse and incontinence including his partnership with Dr. Philpott to suspend the bladder during gyn surgical procedures, hysterectomy included. As we all know, the bladder will fall after the uterus is removed. With the outrageous number of hysterectomies, I'm sure the urologist is doing quite well financially!<br /> <br />The UFE presentation was last. It included some hyst consequences - sexual dysfunction, bladder prolapse, physical and emotional effects - probably intended more as a marketing ploy for UFE than educational. A 1 in 300 chance of embolism from UFE was mentioned. <br /> <br />The following well documented consequences of hysterectomy were not covered during this "candid" discussion:<br />- If a woman experienced uterine orgasms, she will no longer experience them after hysterectomy<br />- Physique changes - The severed ligaments will cause the spine to compress resulting in a protruding abdomen / thickening waist leading to back, hip and leg problems. (Interestingly but not surprisingly, back problems were mentioned as a symptom of uterine prolapse yet there was no mention of this common consequence post-hysterectomy.)<br />- In 35-40% of hysterectomies, the ovaries fail prematurely due to the loss of blood supply.<br />- Removal of the uterus increases risk of heart disease 3 times that of an intact woman. This risk is 7 times when the ovaries are removed.<br /> <br />And, as if this isn't shocking enough (although it really isn't shocking to those of us who know the truth about the tactics used by those in the hyst industry), Dr. Philpott also stated that if a woman is post-menopausal, he recommends ovary removal to eliminate the 1 in 70 chance of ovarian cancer. (Testicular cancer rates are similar yet they don't prophylactically remove testicles! Ovary / testicle removal is CASTRATION.) <br /> <br />During Q&A, after going through "all" the index cards of attendees' questions, I asked why they didn't address mine. The facilitator denied getting my card even though I saw the other woman hand it to her at the podium. Of course, there was no answer so I started to speak saying that they hadn't addressed the adverse effects of uterus removal on heart, bones, physique, sexual function. I stated that the ovaries function throughout life and that they're the equivalent of a man's testicles - would they have their testicles removed? I don't think so! Of course all three doctors just sat there probably flabbergasted! I said that ALL women deserve to know the facts before signing a consent form and suggested they go to www.hersfoundation.com to get these facts. At the time I didn't know about http://www.uterinearteryembolization.com/ or I would have mentioned it too.Sh-t Disturbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-176449626244943952010-09-10T18:53:51.337-04:002010-09-10T18:53:51.337-04:00Jen, thanks for posting your success story! It sh...Jen, thanks for posting your success story! It shows how misguided and dangerous our current healthcare system is when three doctors recommend the amputation of your female sex organs when diet changes are much more appropriate and beneficial. It also shows that while these doctors state publicly that they offer women alternatives, that in fact they don't, i.e.,not one out of the three offered you a myomectomy to remove the fibroid. Your story is consistent with the deception that women face on a daily basis from gynecologists. Thanks for sharing it here, it will help others learn the truth about gynecologists so that they can protect themselves.Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-51475348208304810752010-09-10T18:04:10.758-04:002010-09-10T18:04:10.758-04:00I attended a program on "A Candid Discussion ...I attended a program on "A Candid Discussion about Women's Gynecological Health Issues" sponsored by Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. There were three doctors that presented, an ob/gyn, Timothy Philpott, M.D., a urologist and an interventional radiologist.<br /><br />The first presentation was done by ob/gyn Timothy Philpott, M.D. He covered some treatments for gynecological problems including fibroids, excessive bleeding, prolapse, endometriosis. Hysterectomy and myomectomy were included along with some non-surgical treatments. He failed to include the many adverse effects of hysterectomy. Of course, this wasn't what one would call a "candid" discussion but no one should be surprised by that!<br /><br />As one would suspect, the urologist covered treatments for bladder prolapse and incontinence including his partnership with Dr. Philpott to suspend the bladder during gyn surgical procedures, hysterectomy included. As we all know, the bladder will fall after the uterus is removed. With the outrageous number of hysterectomies, I'm sure the urologist is doing quite well financially!<br /> <br />The UFE presentation was last. It included some hyst consequences - sexual dysfunction, bladder prolapse, physical and emotional effects - probably intended more as a marketing ploy for UFE than educational. A 1 in 300 chance of embolism from UFE was mentioned. <br /> <br />The following well documented consequences of hysterectomy were not covered during this "candid" discussion:<br />- If a woman experienced uterine orgasms, she will no longer experience them after hysterectomy<br />- Physique changes - The severed ligaments will cause the spine to compress resulting in a protruding abdomen / thickening waist leading to back, hip and leg problems. (Interestingly but not surprisingly, back problems were mentioned as a symptom of uterine prolapse yet there was no mention of this common consequence post-hysterectomy.)<br />- In 35-40% of hysterectomies, the ovaries fail prematurely due to the loss of blood supply.<br />- Removal of the uterus increases risk of heart disease 3 times that of an intact woman. This risk is 7 times when the ovaries are removed.<br /> <br />And, as if this isn't shocking enough (although it really isn't shocking to those of us who know the truth about the tactics used by those in the hyst industry), Dr. Philpott also stated that if a woman is post-menopausal, he recommends ovary removal to eliminate the 1 in 70 chance of ovarian cancer. (Testicular cancer rates are similar yet they don't prophylactically remove testicles! Ovary / testicle removal is CASTRATION.) <br /> <br />During Q&A, after going through "all" the index cards of attendees' questions, I asked why they didn't address mine. The facilitator denied getting my card even though I saw the other woman hand it to her at the podium. Of course, there was no answer so I started to speak saying that they hadn't addressed the adverse effects of uterus removal on heart, bones, physique, sexual function. I stated that the ovaries function throughout life and that they're the equivalent of a man's testicles - would they have their testicles removed? I don't think so! Of course all three doctors just sat there probably flabbergasted! I said that ALL women deserve to know the facts before signing a consent form and suggested they go to www.hersfoundation.com to get these facts. At the time I didn't know about http://www.uterinearteryembolization.com/ or I would have mentioned it too.Sh-t Disturbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-36323334641167639962010-09-10T13:25:44.383-04:002010-09-10T13:25:44.383-04:00Jen,
I'm so happy to hear that you were saved...Jen,<br /><br />I'm so happy to hear that you were saved from the horror of hysterectomy! <br /><br />I ask that you make it a point to spread the word about the overuse of hysterectomy and its aftermath from the women's stories you've read. <br /><br />I wish you continued success with dietary changes. Women need to know that diet can play a big role in gyn issues.<br /><br />Please spread the word about HERS.Mad as Hellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-55523495005439148252010-09-10T08:28:19.683-04:002010-09-10T08:28:19.683-04:00Wow! Thanks to all of your who share your story so...Wow! Thanks to all of your who share your story so others may benefit by them and avoid the pain you are going through. You are real heros. I'm glad I didn't go the hysterectomy route recommended by 3 different OB/GYNs for my condition, a benign fibroid and heavy menstrual bleeding causing anemia. I am seeing an excellent certified nutritionist who outlined a nutritional plan for me that cuts out mostly sugar, dairy products, and caffein from my diet, and added lots of efficient protiens, vegetables, legumes, nuts/seeds and water to my diet. After being on the diet only two months, my periods are almost normal. After some time, we anticipate that the fibroid will also dissolve if I continue eating right. Although it's not quite the "quick fix" that a hysterectomy would give me, giving up a few food pleasures for 18-24 months is well worth living my next 44 years normal and healthy.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-26782446323369573382010-09-10T08:26:38.130-04:002010-09-10T08:26:38.130-04:00NOTE: Please do not comment anonymously. Use eithe...NOTE: Please do not comment anonymously. Use either your real name or an alias so that people can follow your comments. If you post anonymously we will assign an alias to your comment. <br /><br />Thank you for your cooperation!HERS Foundationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08624611382874234485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-52496223973416734022010-09-05T23:32:03.724-04:002010-09-05T23:32:03.724-04:00I also wondered why "it took an inexperienced...I also wondered why "it took an inexperienced boy to figure out what all those trained surgeons did not." Well I didn't really wonder, because clearly they are just trained to mutilate women, and they enjoy harming them so why would they want to make any improvements?Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4326528465005359200.post-57680607067793402372010-09-04T15:54:56.140-04:002010-09-04T15:54:56.140-04:00Are there any statistics on suicide or attempted s...Are there any statistics on suicide or attempted suicide resulting from hysterectomy and/or castration?<br /><br />There are many days that the emotional pain and loneliness and the loss of my former self and my former life are too much to bear. I know suicide isn't the answer and with my luck, it would probably fail anyway. Plus I need to be here to fight to end this horrific destruction of women and families.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com